Chicago Health Dept
203-205 E GARFIELD BLVD · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).
8 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Jun 2025.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. WAITING ON PARTS TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. HAS AN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL WASHROOM ON SITE. (5 EMPLOYEES)
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OPENINGS IN FLOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
AT THIS TIME STILL FINDING RODENT ACTIVITY. RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA ON THE FLOOR, AND LEDGE, RAT DROPPINGS IN THE UNUSED STOVE UNDER THE GRILL, MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ON THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON SHELVES IN THE REAR ON TOP OF STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA IN THE CORNER AND NEAR THE FURNACE ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BOOK SHELF AND ON THE WINDOW SILL IN THE FRONT AREA BY A FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OPENINGS IN FLOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2617148 ON 5-8-25:38- OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BULK CONTAINERS, INSIDE VANITY CABINETS, ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608349 ON 12-3-24:51-THE MOP SINK IS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND MAINTAIN. ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A BROKEN TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. 53-NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.(ESTABLISHMENT HAS TWO WASHROOMS. TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCISSIBLE, CLOGGED AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE, STAIRWAY AND BASEMENT AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BULK CONTAINERS, INSIDE VANITY CABINETS, ON EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS IN OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OPENINGS IN FLOOR AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2608349 ON 12-3-24:51-THE MOP SINK IS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND MAINTAIN. ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A BROKEN TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. 53-NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.(ESTABLISHMENT HAS TWO WASHROOMS. TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING RAW CHICKEN TO REMOVE ODOR NOTED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
THE MOP SINK IS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND MAINTAIN. ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A BROKEN TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. (ESTABLISHMENT HAS TWO WASHROOMS. TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION).
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND UNSIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES IN A FOLDER; INSTRUCTED THAT FORMS MUST BE SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON PREMISES. FOUND 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE STOVE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELF AND OTHER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNIT STORING RAW CHICKEN TO REMOVE ODOR NOTED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS.
THE MOP SINK IS CLOGGED; INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG SINK AND MAINTAIN. ONE WASHROOM ON PREMISES IS INOPERABLE DUE TO A BROKEN TOILET; INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. (ESTABLISHMENT HAS TWO WASHROOMS. TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION).
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
HAND WASHING SINKS REMOVED IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AND CLOSET AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT PROPERLY DRAINING IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED TRASH AND EQUIPMENT ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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